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Tigers loss sets up postseason start on road

With Friday's 3-2 loss to the Marlins and the A's victory over the Mariners, the Tigers clinched the third seed in the postseason, which leaves them traveling to Oakland or Boston for the start of the ALDS.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Quinton Patton’s bad break may be a good one for Jon Baldwin. It appears Baldwin will get a chance for extra playing time now that Patton has a broken foot. The rookie was hurt in the San Francisco 49ers’ 35-11 win at St. Louis on…

The Raiders are exercising prudence with quarterback Terrelle Pryor. Though Pryor has been “cleared medically” after suffering a concussion Monday night at Denver and practiced on a limited basis on Friday, the club will examine him again on Saturday mo…

The Seattle Mariners announced Friday that Eric Wedge has informed the team he will not return as their manager in 2014. Wedge has agreed to fulfill his contract with the club and manage their final three games against the Oakland A's, but has no intere…

Raiders DE Hunter questionable for Sunday

ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Terrelle Pryor (concussion) was a limited participant in practice Friday, and the Raiders quarterback is officially questionable to play Sunday against Washington. Also questionable to play are left guard Lucas Nix (ankle) and left de…

When a player lands on the non-football injury/illness list, the team isn’t required to pay his salary. For 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith, the team will still be issuing the checks. Though it’s unclear how long the 49ers will continue to pay Smith, a lea…

ST. LOUIS -- His teammates picked up Colin Kaepernick on Thursday night and they loved it. After scoring a touchdown, running back Frank Gore paid homage to his quarterback by flexing and kissing his bicep. Yes, Gore Kaepernicked. After the 49ers’ much-…

The roller-coaster season for the Colts’ running back corps continues. Ahmad Bradshaw, who rushed for a season-high 95 yards in the Colts’ Week Three upset of the 49ers, will miss Sunday’s game at Jacksonville with a neck injury. Coach Chuck Pagano disc…

ST. LOUIS -- An examination of four hot issues from the St. Louis Rams' 35-11 loss to the San Francisco 49ers: Downward spiral: A comeback win in the season opener against Arizona had those following the Rams believing this would, at minimum, be the sea…

The Washington Redskins, with their still-healing franchise quarterback seemingly rounding back into shape, are 0-3 for the first time since 2001. The Oakland Raiders, with their young quarterback in question after a concussion, are coming off a spankin…

A review of four hot issues from the San Francisco 49ers' 35-11 road win over the St. Louis Rams: Digging deep: The 49ers simply had to win this game. They were 1-2 and were outscored by a combined 56-10 the past two weeks. Their offense looked horrible…

Music City Makeover, or Music City Mirage?

A year after posting a 74.0 QB rating, Jake Locker is passing at a 89.8 clip so far this season. (Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) Feeling pretty good about Tennessee quarterback Jake Locker’s development? You should. Among the quarterbacks drafted to pilot fr…

49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick now realizes that, if the team’s plan is to have him carry the offense, they need a better plan. The better plan on Thursday night (and every night, and part of every day) was to give the ball to Frank Gore, who gashed…

Brian Wilson walks across the field to confront Giants CEO Larry Baer, reportedly about his World Series ring

Your browser does not support iframes. The scene starring Brian Wilson that took place after Thursday's Los Angeles Dodgers-San Francisco Giants game was a lot like Wilson himself — bizarre. After Wilson's old team closed out a 3-2 victory against his n…

Ex-SF closer Wilson screams at Giants CEO

The game ended, and Dodgers reliever Brian Wilson hustled toward the opposing dugout to lash out at Giants CEO Larry Baer -- the man who employed the bearded pitcher for seven seasons until he recently joined rival Los Angeles.

Tim Lincecum received a no-decision Thursday night, which was entirely fitting in light of his uncertain future. He also gave the Giants a chance to win with his efficient seven-inning performance, which set up Angel Pagan's tiebreaking home run in the …

With the four starting infielders back in the lineup Thursday night, the Dodgers scored half as many runs as they did the night before without them, so go figure. A 3-2 loss to the Giants means the Dodgers most likely will open the playoffs on the road …

ST. LOUIS -- Observed in the locker room following the San Francisco 49ers' 35-11 win over the St. Louis Rams. Staley seems fine: It looks as if standout left tackle Joe Staley is going to be OK. It was a harrowing scene late in the game when Staley wen…

San Francisco 35, St. Louis 11: The 49ers' 1-2 start to this season was a bit of a shock, considering their baffling turd of a home game facing the Colts, but San Francisco looked much better on short rest against the Rams, cruising despite Patrick Will…

Are the San Francisco 49ers golden again?

Sep 27

Willie McGinest, Darren Sharper, Takeo Spikes and Daniel Jeremiah take a look at San Francisco 49ers' dominating victory over the St. Louis Rams on "Thursday Night Football" and ask if the win portends a Niners rise back into dominance.

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San Francisco 49ers will pay Aldon Smith's salary

Sep 27

NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reports that the San Francisco 49ers will still pay Aldon Smith while he is in rehab. He will be paid his non football injury list salary and not his active roster salary until he returns.

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Pryor Medically Cleared To Play

Sep 27

ESPN Raiders reporter Paul Gutierrez discusses the status of Terrelle Pryor, who has been medically cleared to play but has not been named the starting QB.

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Pence Honored Before Giants' Win

Sep 27

Hunter Pence wins the "Willie Mac" Award, given annually to the most inspirational player on the team, before the Giants' 7-3 win over the Padres.

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Music City Makeover, or Music City Mirage?

Sep 27

A year after posting a 74.0 QB rating, Jake Locker is passing at a 89.8 clip so far this season. (Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) Feeling pretty good about Tennessee quarterback Jake Locker’s development? You should. Among the quarterbacks drafted to pilot fr…

Bill Simmons offers praise for Rush and makes Week 4 picks

Sep 27

The Sports Guy reflects on the lost power of sports movies with Ron Howard's latest, then makes Week 4 picks.